For over 24 years Oasis Project (Oasis) has been delivering services for women with drug and alcohol problems and children affected by drug use in the family. We are an innovative organisation aiming to empower women affected by substance misuse. We give help and hope to women and children affected by drug and alcohol problems. Our employees demonstrate understanding of the complex issues facing women substance misusers in order to help empower them to make choices that lead to change.
Recovery Worker – Oasis Women’s Recovery Project (Female*) - £22,500 per year FTE
22.5 hours per week over 3 days – Fixed term to June 2022 (with possibility of extension)
This role is based in Hastings, East Sussex. There will be some home working but also an expectation for the post holder to work from the office and undertake outreach work.
* These posts are only open to female applicants as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Oasis is committed to inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from people with relevant life as well as professional experience, and those with disabilities who are currently under-represented in the organisation. People from Black and Minority Ethnic communities are underrepresented in our organisation and we strongly welcome applications from this group.
What you will do:
You will work with a case load of women with substance misuse issues; agree and formulate individual care plans to ensure the promotion of choice and independence; facilitate and co-facilitate recovery-focused groups; carry out assessments, aim to improve client accessibility to services; develop professional links with other agencies. For some of these roles there will be elements of outreach work. Further information is available in the specific job descriptions.
You will have:
• a relevant qualification such as a social work qualification, Nursing RMN RGN or NVQ level 3 in health and social care
• Knowledge of the key issues facing substance misusers, in particular female substance misusers and a commitment to helping women access relevant support;
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues, procedures and processes;
• A resilient attitude and ability to work in a way that is reflective, adaptable and non-judgemental and able to adhere to professional boundaries at all times;
• Experience of managing a caseload of clients and ideally experience in group facilitation
• A thorough understanding of confidentiality procedures and data protection guidelines;
What we offer:
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time workers)
• We are a Brighton and Hove living wage employer and hold the Investors in People Award
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid well-being hour once a month
• Company and statutory sick pay scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Learning and development opportunities via a range of methods
• A focus on well-being and balancing flexible working hours alongside organisational priorities
• Relaxed dress code
For a full job description, person specification and application pack for any of these roles please visit our website www.oasisproject.org.uk; or you can email [email protected]. If you would like to chat to someone about these roles please contact us on 01273 696970 and we can direct to the appropriate manager.
Closing date for applications is 9am on Wed 21 July. Interviews will take place week commencing 2nd August. They will all take place in Brighton.
Application is by application form only, please do not send a CV as this will not be accepted as an application. We usually receive a high volume of applications, and we advise to apply as early as possible. If you do not hear from us by 31 July you will not have been successful on this occasion.
